The Shalom Christian Academy Flames and the Springdale Prep Lions will compete for holiday cheer at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Shalom Christian Academy is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Lancaster County Christian just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Saturday. They fell just short of the Lions by a score of 34-31. The game marked the Flames' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Addison Adams put forth a good effort for the losing side as she posted 17 points and seven rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Julianna Myers, who put up two points in addition to five boards and three steals.
Even though they lost, Shalom Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Springdale Prep, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They blew past Jefferson 60-39 on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Lions have posted since November 26th.
Springdale Prep moved to 6-11 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Shalom Christian Academy, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Shalom Christian Academy beat Springdale Prep 66-59 when the teams last played back in February. Will Shalom Christian Academy repeat their success, or does Springdale Prep have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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